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New Release Celebration! #HardAsItGets is Live!

OMG you guys! It's finally finally here! The release of my new book - my twelfth book! - Hard As It Gets (Hard Ink #1)! I am so excited I can't hardly believe it! LOL Especially since people have been sending me pictures of Hard As It Gets in the wild everywhere - at CVS, Publix, WalMart, Kroger, B&N, etc.!

Here's what it's about and where you can find it!

“Edgy, sexy, and full of suspense! A great read from a great new author!”~J.R. Ward on Hard As It Gets
About Hard As It Gets:Five dishonored soldiers.Former Special Forces.One last mission.These are the men of Hard Ink.
Tall, dark, and lethal...

Trouble just walked into Nicholas Rixey's tattoo parlor. Becca Merritt is warm, sexy, wholesome--pure temptation to a very jaded Nick. He's left his military life behind to become co-owner of Hard Ink Tattoo, but Becca is his ex-commander's daughter. Loyalty won't let him turn her away. Lust has plenty to do with it too.

With her brother presumed kidnapped, Becca needs Nick. She just wasn't expecting to want him so much. As their investigation turns into all-out war with an organized crime ring, only Nick can protect her. And only Becca can heal the scars no one else sees.

Desire is the easy part. Love is as hard as it gets. Good thing Nick is always up for a challenge...
Read an Extended Excerpt  of  Hard As It Gets 
Buy at  Amazon  | Amazon.ca | Amazon.uk | BAM | Kobo |  B&N  |  iTunes
All day on the 26th, keep your eye out for New Release Blog Blitz Posts! There will be Q&As, guest posts, excerpts, reviews, book trailers, and more! I cannot say THANK YOU enough to everyone participating in the blitz, so please turn out and support them!


Plus, don't forget to join my New Release Celebration on Facebook to win tons of prizes from me and 16+ guest authors!
Thanks for reading!
Laura

New Audio Book Release: #HeartsinDarkness

Hey everyone! I'm super excited to announce the release of an audio book for my award-winning contemporary romance Hearts in Darkness!!! It was amazing hearing this story come to life, especially because it's the first audio book I ever had produced totally on my own! How cool is that??? I got to hire a narrator, audition her, work with her on tone, etc., and review the book before approving and sending to retail! It was a very interesting process.

The audio book is available at the retailers linked below, and if you decide to join Audible and Hearts in Darkness is one of your first three downloads, I get a special bonus. So keep the book in mind if you decide to join! *grins*

So give it a listen! I hope you enjoy it!

Buy at Amazon | Audible | iTunes

Also available in Audio Book: Seduced by the Vampire King, Taken by the Vampire King, and coming 11/26, Hard As It Gets. I'm also told In the Service of the King will become available in December - stay tuned!

Thanks for reading (and hopefully listening, too!),

Laura

Call me Judgey McJudge! It's an Inked #FridayManWars!

Dude. We're bringing the hot, inked cray cray to Facebook today in a special celebrity judge edition of Man Wars! With ME as the celebrity judge! If you're on Facebook, you know Man Wars, that event of awesomeness where amazing authors Robin Covington, Kimberly Kincaid, and Avery Flynn spend a day one-upping each other with amazingly hot pictures of sexy men. They've never had someone actually judge their entries before, and they don't usually encourage YOU to participate, too. But today they're having a special Man Wars to help me celebrate the release of Hard As It Gets in just four days!

Prizes:
Super fun swag for all honorable mention picturesA signed copy of Hard As It Gets for grand prize winner(s)

To Participate AND Win:

Post a picture of a sexy inked man on FacebookInclude the #FridayManWars hashtag in your text so I can easily find all the entrantsTag me, Robin, Kim, and AveryHave fun and spread the word!If you find one of these icons in the comment section of your picture, you've won!
 
So, let's do this thing! And may the odds be ever in your favor. (Okay, I couldn't help myself, it's Catching Fire weekend, y'all!!!) Thanks for reading!

Laura

#HardAsItGets Releases in 1 Week! Check out the early reviews...

One week one week one week until the release of Hard As It Gets! I can hardly believe it's almost here! I hope you'll give the book a try. Need help deciding? Read an excerpt of the first six chapters? Need more help? See what readers of advanced copies are saying:

Publishers Weekly. "Sizzling romance. The intriguing tattoo parlor and military background will appeal to fans of Suzanne Brockmann and Lindsay McKenna."

Jill Smith, RT Book Reviews Magazine, 4.5 / 4.5 STARS! and TOP PICK! "Joining the Avon ranks is hot new star Kaye, who kicks off a suspenseful and electrifying new series featuring tarnished soldiers trying to regain their stolen honor. The collision of Nick and Becca's lives makes for sizzling danger with a spicy edge. Kaye is one to watch!"

Nominated for Best Romantic Suspense of 2013 in the RT Reviewers' Choice Awards!

Mary Chelton, Booklist. "Kaye's depiction of sexual tension and her sex scenes are masterful, and this will appeal to fans of Maya Banks' KGI and Julie Ann Walker's Black Knight series."

Elizabeth, HEAs Are Us, 5/5 Stars!: "I absolutely LOVED this book! It captured my attention from the first page and had me holding on to the very end. The writing was superb, the story was executed brilliantly! This is my first Laura Kaye read and I have to say that after reading this book, I am officially a fan. An excellent read and a must read for anyone who enjoys complex mystery...with hunky tattooed guys."

Bridget, The Romance Reviews, 5/5 Stars and Top Pick!: "Laura Kaye is rapidly becoming one of my favorite contemporary authors, and this opening of her Hard Ink series is only further proof that she is a rising star not to be missed. Intense, heartfelt, funny and packed with tension, this book was an immersive delight from beginning to end and I cannot wait for more....Kaye has created a steamy, surprising and totally engrossing romance, but she also crafted an absorbing mystery, with plenty of suspense and intrigue. If the debut is any indication, this is going to be a series to remember!"

Amy, Magical Musings, 5/5 Stars!: "Hard As It Gets is a fantastic start to a new series titled Hard Ink. The story itself moves along at a great pace and the balance between the romance and suspense part of the story is done very well. The characters are so well developed and really drive the story....Becca is probably one of my favorite heroines ever....Hard As It Gets is an engaging love story with heart racing suspense and heart warming romance. It is well balanced for those that like to read contemporary romance but also has enough action and suspense for those that like romantic suspense. You won't be disappointed. I look forward to reading the others in the series!"

Felicia, The Geeky Blogger's Book Blog, 4.75 / 5 Stars!: "Hard As It Gets was a fantastic read that made me start counting down to the next Hard Ink novel. Hard As It Gets is a really good mystery that appears to start out as a missing person case but soon morphs into much more. I enjoyed the action, the sleuthing, and the fact that our leads were in real danger. In terms of characters: Holy freaking hotness! Nicholas Rixey was just HAWT! I was in love with Nick almost from the beginning. He was just the right amount of damaged alpha and protective male. I also really liked Becca. She was strong, driven, and willing to do whatever to help her brother. Together they were a great couple! Also the rest of the guys = SWOON! Final Thoughts: Stalking Hard Ink #2! That is all!"

Happily Ever After, Night Owl Reviews, 4.5 Stars & Top Pick!: "Laura Kaye had me hyperventilating from the beginning with the thrilling, alpha heroes of her Hard Ink Series! This novel is hot! I loved every minute of it!"

Steph, Fangs, Wands, and Fairy Dust, MUST READ: "This book has it all: romance, hot heroes, smexy stuff, scary stuff, family stuff, and buddy stuff. It's all wrapped up in an emotional, edgy, smart, well-paced book where every scene has a reason to be there. It's pretty much a MUST READ for any lover of contemporary steaming hot romance."

Kelly, Books-n-Kisses, 4.5 / 5 Stars!: "This was a great start to a new series for Laura Kaye. There is an awesome cast of characters in this book and I am already looking forward to the future books. I really enjoyed the book and am very much looking forward to the next in this series."

Amanda, Where the Night Kind Roam, 4.5 / 5 Flames!: "Laura Kaye is the author of one of my favorite books ever, Hearts in Darkness, so I had high expectations for this book going in. I mean really?! Laura Kaye, tattoo artists and military men, sounds like a recipe for all sorts of hotness and I was not wrong in this assumption....All the characters were interesting in their own right and added to the story. Becca and Nick have plenty of passion between them to keep the pages scorching hot....I really enjoyed this book, this story, and am looking forward to what is to come."

Booktopia Romance Newsletter : "This book has: tattoos, big, tough men (in more ways than one), drug smuggling, kidnapping, and a three-legged dog....Becca and Nick are hot together! Nick is a part-time tattoo artist, and the scene where he draws on Becca made me swoon. If you love tough heroes who know how to protect their heroines without being domineering, you should give this series a try!"

Heather, Books, Books & More Books, 4 Stars!: "Her writing style uniquely blends all the best contemporary elements. Now that she has introduced this reader to Nick and his comrades I have a new group of SEXY Alpha Heroes to OBSESS over. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!"

Kimba, Caffeinated Book Reviewer, 4 Coffee Cups!: "Hard As It Gets is a romantic suspense with smokin' hot ex-military men and tattoos. Need I say more? I devoured it. With a compelling storyline, unique characters and a heated romance, this tale offered the perfect read. Fans of military men, wicked banter, tattoos, and action-packed suspense will enjoy Hard As It Gets. I cannot wait to dive back into this series. Addictive and awesome, this is sure to be a winner."

Autumn, Autumn Review, 4 Leaves!: "Laura Kaye has, once again, delivered one hot, steamy read! It was HOT! Kaye's sex scenes aren't just steamy though. She really creates seductive and passionate scenes that leaves you panting just a little bit more! Definitely check this one out if you like hot, tattooed, soldiers! "

DaVinciKittie, GraveTells, 4 Stars!: "Nick and Becca are both appealing, loyal characters who are really easy to like and root for. Put this one on your TBR right now--this is definitely a series to keep your eye on!"

Sailon, Tome Tender, 4 Stars!: "I wholly enjoyed Hard As It Gets. An action packed adventure that will rivet you to the pages and leave you wanting more. This is definitely a new series to be followed, Laura Kaye writes compelling characters, heated sexual chemistry and a mystery that will keep you guessing til the end."

Sheri, Cocktails and Books, 4 Stars!: "Darkly delicious and very sexy...very well done scenes between Becca and Nick that were hot and showed off their chemistry beautifully...I'm very much hooked on this series and will be anxiously awaiting the next book!"

Kathy, Inside of a Dog: "HARD AS IT GETS was an entertaining, spicy and thrilling story filled with hot romance as Becca and Nick fall in love with each other. It was also filled with strong friendships between Nick and his brother Jeremy and Nick and his Army teammates."

Foxy Roxy, Book Fri-ends: "Mixing military with tattoos gives this a double dose of hot man candy. There is action, tenderness, thriller, mystery, humor and even a serenade at one moment. All around good book and I look forward to reading the next book in the Hard Ink series."

Edgy, sexy and full of suspense! A great read from a great new author!" ~ #1 NYT Bestselling Author J.R. Ward on HARD AS IT GETSPre-Order at Amazon | B&N | iTunes

I'm so excited to finally share this book with everyone!!! And I have so many fun giveaways and celebrations planned! So stay tuned! And thanks for reading!:) Laura

Announcing the #HardAsItGets New Release Blog Tour & Events!

I'm very excited for the November 26 release of Hard As It Gets and have so much fun info to share with you about all the ways I'll be celebrating! Check it out:

Tuesdays through 11/26

New chapters of Hard As It Gets are posted every Tuesday through 11/26 on my FB page (first 5 chapters up as of 11/12)! And, if you're inspired to pre-order, fill out this form for an exclusive content reward!

11/21: Avon Romance Chat w/me and Kay Thomas, 12 noon

Details to be posted as soon as I have them!

11/25: Fresh Fiction Giveaway Post

Hop on over to Fresh Fiction the day before release day for a fun post AND a great giveaway!



11/26: Facebook New Release Celebration:

From 12-9 p.m. on 11/26, I'll have a bunch of your favorite authors hanging out over on Facebook to help me celebrate the release of Hard As It Gets. They'll all be offering prizes in addition to all the ones I'll be offering, including $100 amazon gift card! Join the event here and mark your calendar!



11/26: World of Ink Blog Talk Radio Appearance

They're featuring a *bunch* of authors with new releases between 4-6 p.m. - I'll be on some time within the first 10-15 minutes, so somewhere between 4-4:15. Go hear to listen and find the number to call in!

11/29 - 12/8: Official Blog Tour Stops:
(will be updated with post-specific URLs when they're available)


November 29Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews Martini Times Romance Book Addict Mumma The Book Vamps Just Booked Mary Elizabeth's Crazy Book Obsession A Love Affair With Books 
November 30mommy's a book whore Crystal's Many Reviews Shayna Renee's Spicy Reads The Book Bellas Louisa's Reviews Reading Between the Wines Talk Supe 
December 1The Book Junkie Room With Books Crazy, Chaotic Book Babes Schmexy Girl Book Blog Foxylutely Book Reviews Snarky Mom Reads... 
December 2Renee Entress's Blog Love Between the Sheets Hesperia Loves Books Fab Fun and Tantalizing Reads Reading Books Like a Boss Keep Calm & Read Romance The SubClub Books 
Also see my post on the HEA USA Today blog on 12/2!
December 3Sugar and Spice Book Reviews my daily romance Book Nerds Anonymous The Reading Cafe Rumpled Sheets Blog Chris' Book Blog Emporium 
December 4Love N. Books Up All Night Book Blog Swoon Worthy Books The Book Hangover True Story Book Blog SMI Book Club 
December 5Just One More Romance The Blushing Reader Bookaholics Blog The Bookish Babe Nette's Bookshelf Reviews 
December 6Ramblingsof a Book Lunatic Liezel'sBook Blog Under the Covers Beanie Brain Reader 
December 7SmardyPants Book Blog Book Liaison Romance Addict Book Blog C.W. Book Reviews Christine's Blog Love Drug Book Blog 
December 8Cocktails and Books Literary Nook Submit and Devour akiiKOMORI readingTiffany Talks Books 

"Edgy, sexy and full of suspense! A great read from a great new author!" ~ #1 NYT Bestselling Author J.R. Ward on HARD AS IT GETSPre-Order at Amazon | B&N | iTunes


Just 10 days til release day! Are you ready?? I know I am!

Thanks for reading!
:) Laura

Come Meet the Hard Ink Puppy! (and win!)

These days, everyone's on Facebook, which is why my Hard Ink puppy thought she should have her own page! *winks* So come meet the puppy, give her a pet, and enter to win one of three stuffed puppies and some awesome Hard Ink swag. All open to international!

And, a small request: if you've read Hard As It Gets already, please don't share the puppy's name until after the 11/26 release to give readers a chance to enjoy all the jokes over her name ~ thank you!!

So, go on now! There are balls to chase, treats to enjoy, and tail wags to be had!
And thanks for reading!

The Hard Ink Puppy's Author Lady

Welcome Guest Author Christi Barth! #FriendstoLovers

Welcome Guest AuthorChristi Barthto the Blog!
I'm very excited to help my good friend and awesome beta reader Christi Barth celebrate her newest release, Friends to Lovers (Aisle Bound Series Book 3)! Here's more about the book, and see her awesome excerpt down below!

As florist and co-owner of a successful Chicago wedding planning business, Daphne Lovell has been there for the happiest days of other people's lives. As for her own life? Well, it's hard to be perfectly happy when you're carrying a torch for your sexy, womanizing and oblivious best friend. So when the lights go out on New Year's Eve, she seizes the opportunity to kiss him senseless.

British expat Gibson Moore has a lot on his plate. The hotel he manages is being bought out, his family is crazy and someone just kissed him in the dark. When the lights go on, he searches the room, trying to find the mystery pair of lips. Only, he never thinks to ask the woman standing by his side. He's shocked when he discovers that Daphne is the woman he's been searching for. But Gib's also eager to act upon the attraction for her he's always fought to ignore.

It takes trust to move from friends to lovers, and as Gib's work situation worsens, he is no longer sure he can risk the friendship he relies on most. It's up to Daphne to convince him that some things are worth fighting for…

Excerpt:“How long are you going to make me wait?” Daphne asked, her voice low and breathy.Gib gave a swift glance up and down the hallway. Had anyone else heard her plea? She couldn’t be asking what he thought. Could she? He tried to back away, but his heel barely moved before hitting the kick guard on the bathroom door. “Pardon me?”Closing the already-narrow gap between them, Daphne put both hands on his lapels. Then she stroked around in a tight circle. “Come on, Gib. Are you really going to make me beg for it?” Her right hand dropped to his hip. It slid down his thigh, moved inward just enough that in another second she’d feel his cock twitch at the unexpected visit. Enough was enough. Daphne was his best friend. Of course he wouldn’t make her beg—unless she was naked. Different rules applied in bed. Now that she’d opened this particular Pandora’s box, the possibilities raced into his brain. In fact, he’d like nothing more than to lick her all over until she begged him to crawl on top of her. Crawl into her.But for right now, he’d settle for a taste of her. Enough to take the edge of the lust rampant enough to drive Daphne to feel him up in the hallway. Gib grabbed her neck with one hand, her waist with the other, and reversed their positions. He drove her against the wall. Tried not to notice how well he fit into the notch between her thighs. And then he kissed her. Just like she wanted. Gib unzipped her lips with a single swipe of his tongue. She opened to him, giving access to the hot silk of her mouth. The firm grip he had at her neck allowed him to angle her head up to meet him. Fingers thrust deep into the dandelion-soft glory of her hair. He heard the soft, mewling noise coming from the back of her throat, the rasp of her god-awful skirt against his trousers, the muted buzz of the meeting trickling into the hallway. But mostly, Gib felt. Felt his cock swell. Her pulse galloping beneath his thumb. The slick mating dance of tongue against tongue a tease for what he now knew to be inevitable. Every stroke a fiery arrow straight to his crotch. Every new inch of her flesh he tasted thickening him, exciting him. Her arms cinched tight around his back, pulling him impossibly closer. This wasn’t a hi, how’s your day kiss. This was a launch sequence countdown begun kiss. Neither of them held back anything. If Gib didn’t stop right now, he’d push her through that bathroom door. Hitch up that oh-so-handy skirt. Hike her legs around his waist. Take her in a stall until she screamed so loud the front desk would have to come investigate. And Gib was fairly certain that didn’t fall under the parameters Milo had laid out for treating Daphne to a real date. So he backed off. Reluctantly. With a final, bruising brush of lips. Enough to swell her mouth so she’d run her finger over it in an hour, and think of him. Gib planted one hand on the wall, boxing her in to keep Daphne right where he wanted her. With his other, he stroked the edge of her cheekbone, following the path of summer freckles that refused to fade. “Is that what you wanted?”She blinked a couple of times. Fast. “No.” The woman was insatiable! Just the way he liked it. “I can’t give you any more, pet, unless we blow off this meeting. There are about five hundred hotel rooms on top of us. Not as good as mine, naturally. But they’ve all got locks on the doors, which is all we’ll need.” Gib regretted the offer immediately. Now it hung out there, like an X-rated thought balloon over a cartoon character. The agenda for tonight, for once in his life, did not contain sex. He and Milo had laid out a painstaking plan. A decent amount of flattery as a base. A tip of the hat to their close friendship. Cap it off with the dazzling offer to wine and dine her. No mention of the kiss they’d shared. Milo predicted his roommate to be incapable of physical restraint if it came up. After all, an old dog can’t learn new tricks in a day. Gib had tried to resist. But when a woman rubbed herself on him, why wouldn’t he kiss her? “Whoa. Did you just offer to do me? And in a rival hotel, of all places?” She cocked her head to the side. Wrinkled her nose. “I’m not sure which I find more insulting.”

Purchase at Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Carina Press

Christi Barth earned a Masters degree in vocal performance and embarked upon a career on the stage.  A love of romance then drew her to wedding planning.  Ultimately she succumbed to her lifelong love of books and now writes contemporary romance.  Christi is President of the Maryland Romance Writers and lives in Maryland with her husband. Friends To Lovers is book 3 in her 4 book Aisle Bound series.

Connect with Christi at:Website | Blog | Pinterest | Twitter | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page |Facebook

Did you have a favorite line from the excerpt?
Thanks for reading!
Laura

#ForeverFreed is #99cents for Halloween! Don't miss it!

Happy Halloween! 
I'm celebrating with a vampire of my own! That's right, Lucien Demarco's story Forever Freed is on sale for 99 cents ~ a treat just for you! The sale starts today and runs through Lucien's birthday on November 2, so don't miss out because this treat won't last long!

Buy on Amazon | B&N | Kobo | iTunes

What are your plans for Halloween this year? Hope it's great!
Thanks for reading!Laura

HallowRead Paranormal Readers Convention! Join Me 10/25-27!

Hey everyone! If you're within driving distance of Baltimore, MD, consider coming out this weekend for some spooktacular fun at the first ever HallowRead Paranormal Readers Convention in Historic Ellicott City, MD!
I'll be on three panels on Saturday and at the event booksigning on Saturday evening! I'd love to see you there!


Friday October 25th Events
4:00 Registration at SpringHill Suites begins for attendees staying at the hotel
4:30 Children's read along with K.B. Miller and Elizabeth Kirke at the Courtyard on Tongue Row (alternate location if weather does not cooperate Tourism Office)
5:30 Shuttle to HallowRead, Main street Ellicott City
6:00 Remaining registration for Deluxe ticket holders not staying at Springhill Suites, join authors in local restaurants for dinner and drinks
7:00 SteamPunk Author Tea hosted by P.J. Schnyder at Tea On The Tiber (additional ticket required, seating limited to 35, costumes not required but encouraged)
7:00 Horror movie presented by Midnight Crew Studios, meet film makers Chris LaMartina and Jimmy George at the Wine Bin
9:30 First Ghost Tour starts
10:00 Second Ghost Tour starts
11:45-12:00 Shuttles to Springhill Suites
Saturday October 26th 2013 Panel Line Up & Events
10:00-10:45 The Other Side- Experiencing the paranormal with Joya Fields, Laura Kaye, Jolea Harrison, Cat Miller, P.J. Schnyder, Vonnie Winslow Christ and Jordan K. Rose. Location: The Trolley Stop (a.k.a. the Bloody Bucket)
10:00-10:45 Love Light and Angels- A conversation about near death experiences with Sharon Buchbinder, Jayne Howard Feldman and Sharon Saracino. Location: Tourism/Welcome Center

11:00-11:45 Out of This World- Gods, Monsters and Extraterrestrials with Shea McLeod, Hildie McQueen, Joya Fields, Stephanie Julian, and Jolea Harrison. Location: Cacao Lane

11:00-11:45 Decoding the Genres- PNR, UF, SCI-FI, CF, YA, HR - Delve deeper into your favorite genres and find out what the difference really is, with P.J. Schnyder, L.M. Pruitt, Alexa Egan, Kristin Battestella, Vonnie Winslow Christ and Jordan K. Rose. Location: Diamond Back tavern
12:00-1:30 Lunch

1:45-2:30 Name That Vampire- Authors read excerpts, give the right answer and win prizes with Laura Kaye, C.J. Ellisson, Rachel Rawlings, Shea McLeod and K.B. Miller. Location: Diamond Back Tavern

2:45-3:30 The Good, the Bad and the Irresitable- A talk about all things Alpha male, what we love most about our supernatural men with C.J. Ellisson, Gabrielle Bisset, A.C. Arthur, Cat Miller, L.M. Pruitt and Stephanie Julian. Location: Historical Society Museum

3:45-4:30 Brothers In Arms- Sexy men in uniform and sometimes armor, with Shea McLeod, Laura Kaye, Alma Katsu, A.C. Arthur, L.M. Pruitt, Gabrielle Bisset, Hildie McQueen and Alexa Egan. Location: Historical Society Museum

4:45-5:30 Fact Or Fiction- From zombies to vampires, the myths and legends that inspire our writing as well as popular culture with Darynda Jones, Alma Katsu, Rachel Rawlings, L.M. Pruitt, K.B. Miller, Cat Miller and Kristin Battestella, Tom Defeo of Fangoria. Location: Tourism/Welcome Center

5:30-6:30 Book Signing- Location: Tourism/Welcome Center

6:30-7:30 Dinner

7:30-7:50 Walk/Shuttle to PFI

8:00 Dracula at the ruins of PFI (If you weren't able to get tickets to the live performance of Dracula, we highly recommend staying for a showing of the movie Dracula at the Wine Bin.)
Note: Please be advised due to the historic nature of the town not all panels are handicapped accessible. Panels taking place at the Tourism Office are handicap accessible. There is parking at the PFI for those who may not be able to walk or use the shuttle service to the ruins. Comfortable shoes are encouraged as we will be moving throughout the town during ghost tours and panels, as well as throughout the ruins during the interactive Dracula performance. The dracula performance is interactive and outdoors. We will be moving with the actors through the ruins. Please consider bringing warm clothing as Maryland weather is unpredictable.
For more information and tickets, check out the HallowRead website!
Thanks for reading!
Laura

Happy Birthday Brady, Joss, and #OneNightwithaHero!

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Happy, happy first birthday to One Night with a Hero (Heroes #2). I can't believe it's been a whole year since Brady and Joss came into the world with all their smoldering sexual tension, funny Halloween antics, and heart-panging angst! Here's an excerpt to celebrate:

Something cool hit Brady in the face.
His laughter died in his chest and he gaped up at Joss as whipped cream sagged across his eye.
And then he was in motion.
Brady dove for her and she screamed and bolted into the kitchen.
He grabbed her around the waist and hiked her against him. “Gimme that,” he growled, reaching around for the can.
“No,” she squealed through her laughter. A stream of whipped cream covered his arm.
“You little…” He made another grab and ended up with a handful of soft, warm breast. His cock came alive against her squirming body.
She gasped and attempted to twist away, sending off another stream of whipped cream that landed in both of their hair. They were laughing and panting so hard their words were more gibberish than not. Funny as it was, there was no denying that his body was also reading something else into their horseplay. Something that involved cleaning her off with his tongue.
He swiped his thumb across her breast and groaned at the feeling of her rigid nipple pushing against the cotton that separated them. “Joss,” he groaned, pushing his hips into her lower back.
She moaned and ground back.
He’d so not intended this. But, damn.
His mouth found a line of cream on her neck and sucked. Delicious. Her natural taste and scent of peaches mixed with the sugar to create an absolutely irresistible treat. “Even sweeter now.” Her head sagged back against his shoulder and the feeling of her melting into him made his jeans painfully tight. “Tell me to stop,” he whispered before dragging his tongue through the cream on her jaw.
“I can’t.” She shook her head. “I don’t want to.”
Brady growled against her skin, her words taunting him to give in. He traced his fingers down her belly and Joss moved her arms to let him. When he removed the Reddi-wip from her grip and sat it on the counter, she grinned over her shoulder at him. He devoured her in a kiss, loving the sweet enthusiasm of her mouth, the slip and slide of the little metal piercing, as he undid the button and zipper on her shorts.

Yeah, he was going there all right. And, suddenly, her tongue wasn’t the only thing he needed to taste.Add to GoodreadsBuy at Amazon | B&N
Have YOU read the Heroes series yet? Well, what are you waiting for? There will be two more books in 2014! And here's a taste of the hero of book 3, firefighter and single dad, Will, who you first meet in One Night:

There was a knock on the door.
Brady left the phone in Claire’s chubby hands and answered, right away recognizing the man from the previous week.
The big guy frowned. “Uh, I’m Will. Joss is babysitting my daughter,” he said.
“I’m Brady. A friend of Joss’s. She got sick about two hours ago and asked me to help out until you got here. Come on in.”
“Dada,” Claire cried, holding up her hands.
“Hey, baby girl,” he said, his voice doing a 180-degree change. He picked the girl up, shouldered the diaper bag, and turned to Brady. “This yours?”
He accepted his phone back. “Thanks.”
“Is Joss okay?”
“Yeah, stomach virus or something. She’ll be fine. She felt horrible to not be able to watch Claire,” he felt the need to add.
Will nodded. “Sounds like her.” He pulled some folded bills from a pocket. “Give this to her for me?”
Brady laid the cash on the coffee table. “I’ll make sure she gets it.”
Will glanced up the steps. Ten to one odds this guy was interested in Joss. Why wouldn’t he be?
“Tell her I’ll give her a call tomorrow. To say thanks,” Will said as he crossed to the door.
When the guy stepped out, Brady read “ACFD” in bold letters on the back of his navy shirt. “Will do,” he made himself say. Guy had to be a fucking firefighter, didn’t he? Someone like that was damn hard to hate.
Doesn't Will sound intriguing??? I can't wait to write him! *grins* Thanks for reading!

Laura